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May 14, 2015 12:08 pm
6 Key Topics to Read Up on Before May 19
Generocity.org covers social issues most relevant to where Philly is here and now. From food access in low-income neighborhoods to what the local impact funding scene looks like, our team is focused on giving our readers the tools they need to get involved and make their own kind of change happen. To that end, here’s […]
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May 1, 2015 12:42 pm
All the Awesome April Social Impact Moments
From the #PhillyIsBaltimore march and #15now rallies to Neighhorhood Bike Works youth helping build Indego bikes, April was filled with awesome moments of social impact. [listly id=”eDc” layout=”magazine” show_header=”false” show_author=”true” show_sharing=”true” show_tools=”true” per_page=”25″]
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Apr. 30, 2015 12:45 pm
Find Out How City Council is Addressing Key Business Issues
On Wednesday, May 6, join the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce to hear select City Council members give updates on key issues that affect the regional business community. Councilman Bobby Henon, 6th District; Majority Leader Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr., 4th District; and Councilwoman Maria Quinones Sanchez, 7th District, will be at the Executive Forum: Update […]
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Apr. 24, 2015 1:23 pm
No More Plastic Bags: Councilman Squilla Proposes Single-use Bag Fee
Yesterday Councilman Mark Squilla introduced single use bag legislation that would impose a small fee (five cents) for anyone who uses a single use bag when making a purchase from a retail establishment. The fee would be imposed on both plastic and paper bags. Reducing bags is an easy way to tackle the City’s ongoing […]
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Apr. 9, 2015 11:45 am
Good Economy Philly Challenge Asks City Council & Mayoral Candidates Thoughts on Small Business & Sustainability
For the past eight years, sustainability has been a key goal for the City of Philadelphia. That’s why Sustainable Business Network created its issue campaign, the Good Economy Challenge, with the goal of engaging with the incoming candidates on the importance of a continuous focus on the sustainable economy, with small business as a centerpiece. Focus […]
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Apr. 2, 2015 11:15 am
March was full of do-gooders– check them out
In this this month’s Mo-Ments in Philly Social Impact, there were too many things to include them all, so here are your highlights! Have something you’d like to share for April’s roundup? Email me at mo@generocity.org. [listly id=”bIO” layout=”magazine” show_header=”false” show_author=”false” show_sharing=”false” show_tools=”false” per_page=”25″]
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Mar. 5, 2015 2:05 pm
Fight for $15 Minimum Wage Reaches City Hall
Shirin, a long-time West Philadelphia resident, waited outside City Hall yesterday to attend a hearing on raising the minimum wage. “All my life I’ve worked for minimum wage,” said Shirin, who declined to give her last name so as not to alienate future employers. Over the last 30 years, she has worked as a restaurant […]
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Feb. 26, 2015 11:44 am
Councilman Kenyatta Johnson Introduces Bill Creating Tax Credit for Workforce Development
Councilman Kenyatta Johnson introduced a bill today that would create a dollar-for-dollar tax credit for businesses that contribute to workforce development. “This tax credit will make skilled labor positions more available by encouraging businesses to invest in low-cost skill certification programs,” Johnson said. “This will employ folks with higher paying jobs, increase our tax base […]
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Jan. 16, 2015 12:35 pm
Azavea’s Summer of Maps is Helping Nonprofits With Free GIS Work Again
Nonprofits nationwide can now submit an application to be considered for the pro bono geospatial data analysis projects done by fellows in Azavea’s Summer of Maps program. From June to August, the selected nonprofit organizations will receive pro bono services from a skilled student GIS analyst who will help geographically analyze data provided by the […]
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Aug. 22, 2014 10:10 am
Councilman Henon’s Office Wraps Philly Play Summer Challenge
Councilman Bobby Henon and staff wrapped up their Philly Play Summer Challenge initiative on Wednesday, August 13 at Vogt Recreation Center in Northeast Philadelphia, garnering 3,000 attendees. “Philly Play turned out to be a bigger project than any of us expected,” the councilman said. Philly Play, which was created by Henon in 2013 in his […]